In case you haven’t hear yet… The colour for 2018 is PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet. Initially, I was rather disappointed with this choice of Pantone – the worldwide authority on colour. As recently as 2014 a purple (Radiant Orchid) was colour of the year, so I wasn’t expecting a purple so soon again. In 2015, […] Read more…
Moonlight Spa at The Residence – what dreams are made of!
I cannot wait to tell you about our amazing evening out on Sunday at The Residence in Houghton right here in Jozi. The setting is absolutely amazing for couples who need time out, but don’t have days to get away from the city. It was perfect for us because we are really keen for some rest, […] Read more…
Luxury & Pampering at The Oyster Box Spa, Durban
It has been my dream to go to the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga for a few years now. I even added it to my list of possible romantic spots for our 10th Anniversary coming up in January 2018. So when I was recently driving in the rain on a cold Friday morning from The […] Read more…
Fresh wellness spa, Cellars-Hohenort hotel, Cape Town {a zesty review}
I’m always such a sucker for pampering, so I hope you won’t get too jealous when I tell you about my delightful afternoon of pampering at the Fresh Wellness Spa at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel in Constantia, Cape Town, last month. The understated elegance makes the entire property very unique. What made me fall in love […] Read more…
fancourt spa, george, garden route {a zesty review}
Where? Fancourt golf & leisure resort Montagu Street, Blanco George, 6529, South Africa +27 (044) 804 0013 spa@fancourt.co.za What? Theravine muscle release treatment (Full Body Exfoliation, Hydrotheraphy Bath, Body Wrap & Full Body Massage). A while ago, I was in desperate need of some me time, so I decided to book myself in for some […] Read more…
4 HOT HAIR TRENDS FOR SPRING / SUMMER 2015/2016
With Spring around the corner, it is time to not only start thinking about your summer wardrobe & body, but also about summer-ready hair! If you are stuck for ideas, then look no further. I’ve picked the brain of David Gillson, director & master stylist at Carlton hair (Constantia, Hyde Park & Melrose Arch) who […] Read more…
A WELL-OILED BEAUTY ROUTINE
Greasy hair, oily skin, frying your oiled skin in the scorching sun? Not anymore. Gone are the days when ‘oil’ & ‘beauty’ did not belong in the same sentence. Beauty oils deserve a place in every step of your grooming ritual & will moisturise, treat, nourish & protect you from top to toe. This is what […] Read more…
PREGGY BEAUTY (PART 2): ALL ABOUT HAIR
I hope you found the first part of the Preggy Beauty series (on Skin During Pregnancy) useful. Today I’d love to chat about hair & pregnancy. There still seems to be many old wives’ tales out there – especially when it comes to hair. Well the guessing is over. I prompted some experts for the facts. […] Read more…
FINDING ME… {slender wonder – part 1}
This blog post title sounds a bit like Finding Nemo. I know, because it is sort of the same plot. Like Nemo, before I started this journey, I was feeling terribly lost in the body (weight) department. [Disclaimer: what you are about to read, will contain a fair amout of drama & self-pity. You have been warned.] […] Read more…
DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF TO BE BEAUTIFUL?
Last week Dove launched such a relevant & striking campaign through the release of a short film. The film – shot in five cities (San Francisco, Shanghai, Delhi, London & Sao Paolo) aims to inspire women worldwide to reconsider the choices they make about their beauty & how those choices make them feel. And inspire […] Read more…